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Eight banks to invest $16 million in North Walton Boulevard district
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNorth Walton Boulevard has largely been an abandoned commercial district ever since the hospital moved to its new health center off South Walton Boulevard in...
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Tyson posts record sales of $10.8 billion, income up 21.6% (Updated)
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout.It is indeed a happy new year at Tyson Foods. The Springdale-based global...
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Tyson shareholders elect directors, reject three shareholder proposals
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods shareholders convened in Springdale on Friday (Jan. 30) for their annual no-frills meeting, but there was plenty to celebrate on the heels of a...
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$100 million NWA capital fund unveiled at economic forecast luncheon
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comYou know the economy is bright when a local entrepreneur can take the stage in front of nearly 1,000 business professionals and announce his plan to establish a...
View Article‘Battle at the Fort’ brings thousands to Fort Smith area
The Fort Smith Juniors Volleyball Club (FSJ) is hosting its annual “Battle at the Fort” volleyball tournament during the next two upcoming weekends – Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, and Feb. 7-8 – which will bring...
View ArticleNWACC seeks home-schoolers for concurrent enrollment
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host a Home School event Feb. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. that will provide information for home-schooled students and their families regarding concurrent enrollment...
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The Supply Side: Welcome to the supply chain revolution
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThere have been few major changes in the physical retail supply chain that has served big box retailers for more than three decades. But as more consumers shift...
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Kyya Chocolate company emerges from Uganda orphanage trip
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comThe Kyya Chocolate story was born in 2012 when a nonprofit group traveled to a Uganda orphanage with the idea of building relationships and a chicken farm for...
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Arkansas’ large market home sales up 3.8% in 2014
The question for Arkansas’ home sales market going into 2014 was if the healthy pace of growth in 2013 could be maintained. It could, and it was. There were 21,447 homes sold in Arkansas’ four largest...
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Arkansas tax revenue up almost 10% in January, up 3.8% year to date
Arkansas tax collections for the first seven months of the fiscal year are up 3.8%, with sales and use tax collections – a measure of consumer spending and confidence – up 1.9% year-to-date.Gross...
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Home equity rebound is slow for some in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHomeowners who purchased property near downtown Bentonville at the market peak have likely seen strong equity gains since 2006, but that is not the case for...
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Centennial Bank names new market president for Rogers/Bentonville
Chris Barton has joined Centennial Bank as market president in Rogers/Bentonville according to Scott Hancock, Northwest Arkansas Division President.“Chris’s brings a strong network and financial...
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Wal-Mart, retail sector has much to gain by opening Cuba
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail behemoth Wal-Mart Stores may not admit it but retail experts don’t doubt there is already a team in Bentonville mulling the opportunities that may await...
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ArcBest 2014 income jumps to $46.17 million, revenue up almost 14%
With 2014 net income up more than 190% and annual revenue up almost 14%, officials with Fort Smith-based ArcBest plans to spend $200 million during 2015 to modernize and expand its trucking equipment,...
View ArticleStaples to buy Office Depot for $6.3 billion
Retail consolidation continues in 2015 as office supplier Office Depot announces a $6.5 billion deal offered by competitor Staples. The companies have been in consolidation talks since September....
View ArticleDollar Tree warns FTC reviewing more stores than planned
Dollar Tree Inc. told the media Tuesday (Feb. 3) that the Federal Trade Commission is reviewing more than 500 stores as it scrutinizes the discount retailer's plan to acquire larger rival Family Dollar...
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Washington Regional plans $60 million expansion, 125 new jobs
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireA major expansion to women’s health services at Washington Regional Medical Center is being planned with construction expected to begin later this...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s McKenna talks ‘simplicity,’ supply chain
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is...
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Marshalltown Company eyes major expansion in Fayetteville
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTool maker Marshalltown Company continues to invest in its growing manufacturing centers in Fayetteville. Jack Murders, vice president of the company’s Arkansas...
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January building activity up in Fort Smith and Greenwood
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox...
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